The San Diego Museum Council has announced the 36th annual San Diego Museum Month, returning this February with its most expansive lineup yet. For the entire month, over 70 participating museums, historic sites, gardens, and aquariums will slash admission prices by a full 50%.
Starting January 28th, free printed passes will be available for pickup at more than 80 public libraries across San Diego County, five libraries in Imperial County, and several major educational libraries. The month-long cultural festival kicks off on February 1st with a downloadable mobile pass going live on the San Diego Museum Council’s website.
Get Your Passes at the Following Libraries
- San Diego County Library (33 locations)
- San Diego Public Library (36 locations)
- Carlsbad City Library (3 locations)
- Chula Vista Public Library
- Coronado Public Library
- Escondido Public Library
- National City Public Library
- Oceanside Public Library
- Imperial County
- Brawley Public Library
- Enrique S. “Kiki” Camarena Memorial Library
- El Centro Public Library
- Imperial County Free Library
- Imperial Public Library
- Educational Libraries
- Geisel Library/UC San Diego
- Sally T. WongAvery/UC San Diego
- San Diego City College Library
- San Diego Law Library
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Museums to Visit on February
Balboa Park Museums
Balboa Park is known as the cultural heart of San Diego and is home to 17 diverse museums and immersive cultural spaces.
- Balboa Park Botanical Building
- Centro Cultural de la Raza
- Comic-Con Museum
- Fleet Science Center
- ICA Central
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Marston House Museum & Gardens
- Mingei International Museum
- MOPA@SDMA
- Museum of Us
- San Diego Air & Space Museum
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Diego History Center
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- WorldBeat Cultural Center
Downtown San Diego Museums
San Diego’s Downtown is home to an array of world-class museums featuring everything from carriers to historic ships.
- Brain Observatory
- Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center
- Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Navy SEAL Museum San Diego
- New Children’s Museum
- San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
- USS Midway Museum
North County Museums
North County San Diego boasts a thriving art scene that offers a diverse array of cultural experiences for both locals and visitors alike.
- California Center for the Arts Museum, Escondido
- California Surf Museum
- Children’s Discovery Museum
- Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum
- Encinitas Historical Society 1883 Schoolhouse
- GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Museum
- Green Dragon Tavern & Museum (Museum Only)
- ICA North
- LEGOLAND® California & SEA LIFE® Aquarium
- Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum
- Mission San Luis Rey
- Museum of Making Music
- San Diego Archaeological Center
- San Diego Botanic Garden
- Warner-Carrillo Ranch House (SOHO)
East County Museums
East County San Diego boasts a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural scene that reflects the region’s rich heritage and community spirit.
- Barona Cultural Center and Museum
- Heritage of the Americas Museum
- Ilan-Lael Foundation
- La Mesa Depot Museum
- Lemon Grove Parsonage Museum
- Olaf Wieghorst Museum & Western Heritage Center
- Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
- The Water Conservation Garden
Liberty Station Museums
Located along the coast, this is a place where art and watercolors come together in one space.
- MCRD Command Museum
- Nautical History Gallery & Museum
- New Americans Museum
- San Diego Watercolor Society
- Visions Museum of Textile Art
La Jolla Museums
La Jolla, a picturesque coastal community in San Diego, boasts a vibrant arts and cultural scene.
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- La Jolla Historical Society
- Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)
- RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust
South Bay Museums
A vibrant destination that blends culture, art, and nature.
- Bonita Museum & Cultural Center
- Living Coast Discovery Center
- Tijuana Estuary
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To learn more about San Diego Museum Month, visit its official website.
